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    Join Date: Jul 2013

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    I’ve just pulled the trigger on a Jelco TK-850S tonearm to replace my Origin Live Encounter MkIII. I decided I was fed-up changing cartridge’s on a fixed headshell arm. I have always found set-up to be quite a faff on the Encounter and feel the Jelco is so much easier and should sound close with its new knife-edge bearing.
    I would like to ask you guys what 2nd headshell i should purchase for my Hana SL?
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    I can recommend the Jelco HS-30. I have a Jelco TK850s and find it works very well with an AT33PTG/II and Decca Supergold.


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    I use, and have been a big fan of the ADC LMG-1 Magnesium headshell for many years, it’s no longer in production but can be picked up fairly easily used, I bought mine in mint condition on ebay for just under £30, worth seeking out.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Clive197 View Post
    I’ve just pulled the trigger on a Jelco TK-850S tonearm to replace my Origin Live Encounter MkIII. I decided I was fed-up changing cartridge’s on a fixed headshell arm. I have always found set-up to be quite a faff on the Encounter and feel the Jelco is so much easier and should sound close with its new knife-edge bearing.
    I would like to ask you guys what 2nd headshell i should purchase for my Hana SL?
    I have the Jelco TK-850M 10" and I am going to buy a better head shell to use with my Micro Benz LP-S, I chatted with Hugo at Ammonite Audio and he said that the https://ammonite-audio.co.uk/product...ony-headshell/ or https://ammonite-audio.co.uk/product...-30-headshell/, I think he offers a discount to AoS members.Might be worth having a chat with him.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AJSki2fly View Post
    I have the Jelco TK-850M 10" and I am going to buy a better head shell to use with my Micro Benz LP-S, I chatted with Hugo at Ammonite Audio and he said that the https://ammonite-audio.co.uk/product...ony-headshell/ or https://ammonite-audio.co.uk/product...-30-headshell/, I think he offers a discount to AoS members.Might be worth having a chat with him.

    I will be going for the Timestep ebony once I get some pennies together.
    I use the Timestep ebony on my Jelco which I got from Ammonite best headshell I have owned

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    Keep it simple, Audio Technica Technihard ones, come in various weights to suit cart compliance. I'm sure there's better, but if your going to have a few carts they give one constant.

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    Why not just buy another HS-25 so both cartridges use the same headshell?

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    I use Yamamoto sound craft African ebony head shell

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yamamoto-So.../dp/B002SDS5P4

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    This is all you need: https://www.thakker.eu/en/zubehoer/h...dshell/a-7602/

    Has both azimuth and overhang adjustment, with the minimum of mechanical interfaces.
    Barry

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